HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. — a all other miscellaneous manufacturing facility located at 1004 N. MACARTHUR BLVD., GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $310,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-05-09.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $310,500.00 is more than 48.2× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 15, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 28, 2005. Of the 10 total citations, 9 (90%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $31,050.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for Hanson Pipe & Products, Inc. reveals a catastrophic and systemic failure in heavy machinery management, specifically regarding crane and d
This facility's $310,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 339999 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,755.
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What OSHA violations was HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. cited for?
HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $310,500.00. The inspection opened on 2005-05-09.
How much was HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $310,500.00 against HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX. Average per citation: $31,050.00.
Is HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. has a risk score of 40 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $310,500.00 is above the industry average.